Know Your Medications Enhancing Fertility Hormones Part 2

Know Your Medications Enhancing Fertility Hormones - Any medications Enhancing Fertility Hormones?

In the process of treatment of impaired fertility (infertility) there are several drugs used to stimulate the formation of the egg (ovulation) so that when the fertile period can be predicted, the drug is usually called by the induction of ovulation. Here are some examples of drugs and indications:

• Clomiphene citrate (Clomid), the drug is often the first choice for treating infertility, because it is effective and has been used for more than 25 years. These drugs are used to stimulate the development of eggs in the ovaries. This is an antiestrogen drug class which causes the pituitary gland to release more FSH and LH which stimulates the growth of follicles in the ovaries. Clomiphene citrate is the first choice in the process of induction of ovulation due to low cost and ease.

Usage: initial dose of clomiphene citrate is 50 milligrams per day for five days. Drugs taken orally from day of menstruation to 3-5. If the user does not occur as expected ovulation, the standard dose of 50 mg may be increased at the discretion of the physician. Most doctors recommend the treatment with this drug is not more than 6 months. If in that time period the signs of pregnancy do not appear, it is most likely the doctor will prescribe a different medication or refer to an infertility specialist. Side effects of clomiphene are generally mild, such as blurred vision, nausea, bloating, headache, breast tenderness, and mood swings.

• Gonadotropin with GnRH agonists, these drugs are usually used for cases that failed were treated with Clomiphene citrate. Gonadotropins directly stimulate the pituitary gland to release more FSH and LH. There is a kind of recombinant FSH (pure) or that contain a combination of FSH and LH (hMG). The brand name for this drug include: Pergonal, Humegon, and Repronex or technology resulting recombinant gonadotropins such as Follistim and Gonal F. Most doctors start treatment with gonadotropin at 2.3 or 4 days of the menstrual cycle. Require a series of injections of gonadotropin treatment and monitoring of intensive than the use of clomiphene citrate and of course much more expensive.
• Progesterone is a hormone that supports the development of the uterine lining (endometrium) in the luteal phase and prepare the endometrium for embryo attachment point. Progesterone supplements are sometimes used with clomiphene and / or gonadotropins. Progesterone can be given by intramuscular injection, can also with the administration of drugs through the vagina (vaginal suppositories).
• Bromocriptine (Parlodel), a drug that is designed to reduce levels of prolactin in the blood stream. Bromocriptine is prescribed in the case of high prolactin and produces 85-90% success rate of ovulation (where there are no other infertility factors). Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland which usually increases during pregnancy and lactation. But sometimes increased in women who are not pregnant and not breastfeeding can cause irregular menstrual cycles. Other similar drugs are pergolide, sold as Permax. The drug is administered orally in small doses and increased as needed. Side affects the most common of which is drowsiness and nausea.
• Corticosteroids. In some women, the adrenal glands can produce excess amounts of androgens, or male-type hormones. Increased levels of these androgens, such as testosterone and androstenedione, can interfere with ovulation. In this case, low-dose corticosteroids can be used to lower androgen levels to the normal range. One drug commonly used for this is dexamethasone. It is given in very low doses that almost do not cause serious side effects.
• Thyroid, normal thyroid gland is very important in ovulation. This hormone deficiency will interfere with the body's metabolism which causes the egg is cooked. A simple blood test can usually detect the presence of the thyroid gland this problem. In such cases, thyroid hormone supplements, such as Synthroid necessary for normal ovulation.

Keep in mind, the use of drugs at the top, of course through the consultation process prior to a specialist who holds infertility problems, so that the treatment would be appropriate and rational.